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Lastec ARTICULATOR XF100 Series Operator'S Manual Download Page 34

Operating Procedures

Cutting Wet Grass

4-6

12/9/20

Operating Procedures

4

Do not operate the Articulator in areas which are so
extremely contoured that it causes the PTO shaft chatter or
vibrate.

4.7

Cutting Wet Grass

Operation of the Articulator is not adversely affected by wet cutting conditions. However, a slower
ground speed is recommended for improved grass discharge and reduced turf tear.

If, when cutting excessively wet or tall grass at reduced ground speed, you still do not get ade-
quate grass discharge, consider making two passes over the area.

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Summary of Contents for ARTICULATOR XF100 Series

Page 1: ...WARNING Read and understand this manual before using this machine The Articulator Operator s Manual XF100 series D1 Manual number MXF100D1 ...

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Page 3: ...tional Safety Rules 2 3 2 7 Maintenance Safety 2 5 2 8 Storage Safety Rules 2 7 2 9 Safety Decals and Symbols 2 7 2 10 Hazard Identified Chart 2 8 SECTION 3 INITIAL SET UP 3 1 3 1 Assembly Instructions 3 1 3 2 Mounting the Articulator to the Deere Tractor 3 1 3 3 Lift Arm Stop Bolt Adjustment 3 2 3 4 Gearbox 3 3 3 5 Mower Deck Height Adjustment 3 4 3 6 Deck Drive Belt 3 5 3 7 Deck Belts and Alignm...

Page 4: ...ng Hours 5 2 5 3 Every 50 Operating Hours 5 2 5 4 Every 100 Operating Hours 5 2 5 5 Every 200 Operating Hours 5 2 5 6 Every 500 Operating Hours 5 3 5 7 Articulator Specifications 5 3 5 8 Articulator Maintenance Chart 5 4 5 9 Torque Values 5 5 5 10 Urethane Bushings 5 6 5 11 Lubrication points 5 7 SECTION 6 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 6 1 ...

Page 5: ...efore attempting to set up oper ate adjust perform any maintenance on or store the deck Keep this manual at hand at all times for ready reference 1 2 Product Registration Immediately record the model and serial numbers of your Articulator in the spaces pro vided below Model Number ________________________ Serial Number ______________________________ These numbers can be found on the serial number ...

Page 6: ... Articulator Use of substitute parts may cause unsafe operation unsat isfactory performance and void the warranty of your Articulator 1 5 Servicing The Articulator The Articulator is carefully engineered and manufactured to provide safe dependable and satisfactory service As with all other mechanical equipment the Articulator requires routine inspection cleaning and maintenance When servicing the ...

Page 7: ...blades for ninety 90 days from date of purchase After ninety 90 days all wear components are no longer covered under further warranty from warrantor Component failure as a result of improper maintenance of wear items may not be covered under warranty at the warrantor s discre tion After ninety 90 days component failure as a result of loose hardware is no longer covered under further warranty from ...

Page 8: ...tment will issue an RMA number The part must be returned within 30 days of the requested return date Parts not returned within 30 days of the RMA issue date will result in rejection of claim Limitations and Disclaimers of Other Warranties EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVISIONS STATED ABOVE WARRAN TOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS AND OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRA...

Page 9: ...rsedes all prior written and oral agreements related to the purchase and is intended to be an integration of the entire agreement between the parties All of the promises warranties guarantees and representations made by warrantor or its represen tatives that are not specifically contained herein are not included in this warranty 1 7 Component Manufacturers Warranties Some of the component parts of...

Page 10: ...d throughout this manual in order to indicate important safety information When one of these symbols appears in this manual be aware of a potential hazard being discussed in the accompanying paragraphs Hazards such as damage to equipment serious personal injury or even fatal injury are possible perhaps even likely if the accompanying instructions or procedures are not heeded 2 2 About This Section...

Page 11: ...onditions It is up to the operator to develop procedures suitable to your partic ular cutting application NOTE The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing but the deck may vary slightly due to ongoing engi neering changes Lastec reserves the right to implement engineering and design changes to the deck as may be necessary without prior notification 2 3 Safet...

Page 12: ...resent Clear area of all personnel before operating the deck Do not allow anyone to operate the deck without proper instruction Know how to stop the deck quickly in an emergency 2 5 Personal Protection Equipment Wear eye and hearing protection Wear close fitting clothing to avoid entangle ment in moving parts Do not operate the deck or related equipment in bare feet sandals or sneakers wear sturdy...

Page 13: ...s vehicles or buildings Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or down a hill Avoid operating on steep slopes Disengage the blades stop the engine set the parking brake and remove the key before dismounting the drive unit or making any adjustments to the deck Stop the drive unit immediately upon striking any obstruction Disen gage the blades turn off the engine set the parking brake remove th...

Page 14: ...fuel the mower indoors do not fuel while on drive unit clean up any spilled fuel do not smoke around fuel or while fueling 2 7 Maintenance Safety Disengage the blades turn off the engine set the drive unit parking brake and remove the key before performing any maintenance or adjustments to your Articulator Verify that all blades are sharp free of nicks or cracks and securely fastened Immediately r...

Page 15: ...protection when performing any service or maintenance to the drive unit or deck Keep the drive unit engine area free of accumulated debris fuel or excess grease and oil to reduce fire hazard Keep the deck in good operating condition with all safety devices in place Check the blades frequently Verify that they are sharp free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened Periodically tighten all bolts n...

Page 16: ... debris from the top and bottom of the deck before storing Sand chipped or scratched areas and re paint them to prevent rust during storage Lubricate all moving parts of the drive unit and deck to prevent rust during storage Remove the PTO shaft for storage 2 9 Safety Decals and Symbols The following safety symbols are used on the deck Operators should become familiar with these symbols and heed t...

Page 17: ...the Manual Remove the Key Rotating Parts Rotating Shaft Stay Away Thrown Objects 2 10 Hazard Identified Chart Hazard Identified Risk Source Control Measure Operator injury Inexperience Complete Owner s Manual supplied cov ering all aspects of operating the unit Various warning decals strategically placed on the unit ...

Page 18: ...rning in manual Danger of dismemberment Cutting blades Warning decals Clear warning in manual Physical guards around blades Clear prohibitions outlined in manual Danger of projectile strike Ejected debris from cutting blades Warning decals Clear warning in manual Physical guards around blades Finger pinch points Moving parts Warning decals stating hazardous loca tions Physical guards around such p...

Page 19: ...an operator inside the cab The XF100D1 Articulator mower deck is only approved for use with the John Deere 1445 traction unit Damage to the equipment and or personal injury may result from installa tion and or operation of the Articulator with an improper traction unit 1 Park the tractor on level ground 2 Turn off the tractor disengage the PTO shift the transmission into neutral and set the parkin...

Page 20: ...Stop Bolt Adjustment Failure to perform the lift arm stop bolt adjustment as rec ommended will result in serious personal injury and or severe equipment damage Adjust each of the lift arm stop bolts so that the distance between the stop bolt head and the edge of the plate is approximately 3 16 if the mower deck cutting height is set between 2 5 3 5 the most common cutting height Outside this range...

Page 21: ...is com plete 5 Slowly raise the unit to the transport position 6 Ensure the drive line does not contact the mower deck If it contacts the deck lower the unit to the ground and slightly decrease the distance between the stop bolt head and the edge of the plate Recheck for clearance 3 4 Gearbox 1 Check the gearbox oil condition and level approximately half full 6 ounces If the oil appears excessivel...

Page 22: ...d in front of the lock bracket raises the deck height by 1 4 up to 4 3 4 The spacers which mark the 2 3 and 4 deck height positions are knurled for quick identification 1 Disengage the PTO 2 Tighten both deck limit chains and secure the snap links 3 Lift the mower deck to transport position 4 Turn the spacer locking knob on the height adjustment lever counter clockwise until the spac ers and lever...

Page 23: ...f the Articulator drive and deck belts is most greatly affected by the attention given them within their initial 8 hours of use than at any other time Properly adjusted the belts can per form over 1000 hours of service Improperly adjusted they can fail within a few hours Be aware that over 50 of the total belt stretch will occur within the first few hours of use The two deck drive belts are locate...

Page 24: ...fire hazard and projectile hazards 6 Replace the belt cover and hardware 3 7 Deck Belts and Alignment Do not inspect adjust or change the deck belts while the tractor is running Clean the entire deck including under the belt covers of all grease oil fuel grass or debris to prevent fire or projectile hazards When cutting with new belts do not over power the Articu lator within the first few hours o...

Page 25: ...t If an idler tensioner pivots to its maximum stroke without adequately tightening the belt replace the belt If the belt is new and the idler tensioner goes to its maximum or maximum stroke without ade quately tightening the belts check for proper belt size Contact your Lastec distributor for the proper belt lengths for your Articulator 4 Ensure that each idler pulley tensioning spring is properly...

Page 26: ...tness sharpness and overall condition 2 Ensure the lift fins are oriented to the top of the blades 3 Verify that the mounting bolts are secure the blades are sharp and free of any nicks cracks or bends 4 Replace any damaged dull or missing blades before operating the Articulator The recommended torque value for the blade bolts is 75 ft lbs Contact your Lastec distributor for further information ab...

Page 27: ... Inspection Checklist Perform this inspection prior to each operation of the Articulator With the tractor and Articulator parked on level ground verify that the Articulator is properly mounted to the tractor and secure Verify that the PTO shaft is properly mounted and secure and the PTO shaft cover retaining chains are secure Check the oil level in the gearbox Inspect area around and under the gea...

Page 28: ... that all covers and safety devices are properly installed and secure Check that the discharge chute is clear of debris properly mounted and in good condition Inspect entire Articulator for loose or entangled parts debris obstructions or neglected tools Perform all safety set up and pre operation procedures listed in your tractor manual Complete the appropriate maintenance checklist section 5 Chec...

Page 29: ... manual BEFORE attempting to operate the deck The Model 325EFD series Articulator can easily be lifted and transported by the tractor Once the deck lift lock is in position and the transport chains are tightened simply lift the arms to their maxi mum height This will allow for easy transport and transport over curbs and other obstruc tions as well as extending the overall life of the Articulator T...

Page 30: ...perly articulate 4 2 Preparation For Cutting Follow all safety rules stated in this manual and in your drive unit manual Do not attempt to operate the Articulator until you have read and understood this manual and your drive unit man ual in their entirety Always perform the preoperation equipment inspection before operating the Articulator Always perform the appropriate maintenance schedule s befo...

Page 31: ...emove the deck safety cables and lower the Articulator into cutting position 5 Ensure there are no people near the Articulator especially in the path of discharge 6 Set the parking brake and turn off the drive unit 7 Release the deck lock cables and secure to allow the Articulator to float properly secure the loose chains 8 Start the drive unit on a low RPM setting Do not engage the PTO with the d...

Page 32: ... cut heights of 2 and above unless in sandy conditions These blades are shipped standard on all mowers Use a High Lift Blade when the conditions are extremely wet or heavy The High Lift Blades will create greater lift that may be needed in difficult cutting conditions Additional deck cleaning may be required when using High Lift Blades GATOR MULCHING BLADE PART NO P848 Mulching blades are designed...

Page 33: ...ea around the Articulator for obstacles people pets and anything that the machine could contact 4 6 Cutting Extreme Contours Always use a drive unit equipped with ROPS Always wear your seat belt The Articulator cuts contoured areas well producing a quality of cut which rivals that of a single push mower To handle a contoured area cut the area with a 25 push mower set at the same height as the Arti...

Page 34: ... chatter or vibrate 4 7 Cutting Wet Grass Operation of the Articulator is not adversely affected by wet cutting conditions However a slower ground speed is recommended for improved grass discharge and reduced turf tear If when cutting excessively wet or tall grass at reduced ground speed you still do not get ade quate grass discharge consider making two passes over the area ...

Page 35: ... Warranty issues are dependent on proper maintenance Along with completing the Pre Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist each time you operate the Articulator complete the following Maintenance Checklists at the indicated time intervals Complete the Pre Operation Equipment Inspection Checklist Grease all grease zerks Grease the PTO shaft collar and both cross bearings If equipped with PTO Inspe...

Page 36: ...Maintenance Checklist Lubricate the PTO quick disconnect pin or twist sleeve If equipped with PTO 5 3 Every 50 Operating Hours Complete the 8 25 Hour Maintenance Checklists Grease all blade spindle housings Inspect all bronze bushings for wear Inspect all wheel bearings for wear damage debris and proper installation Clean the gauge wheels Check and clean if necessary any debris that may have accum...

Page 37: ...h 72 Mower Deck Configuration 3 25 Articulating Mower Decks Blades 3 Blade 25 x 2 1 2 x 1 4 High Lift P701 3 Blade 25 Low Lift Optional P849 3 Blade 25 Gator Mulching Optional P848 3 Blade 25 x 2 1 2 x 1 8 Low Lift Ultra Optional 063266 Blade Tip Speed Max 18 000 FPM 2500 RPM Spindle Speed Mower Deck Height Range 1 to 4 1 2 Gross Weight 660 lbs Paint Red 12 oz spray P299 Black 12 oz spray L07467 O...

Page 38: ...zards Grease All Wheel Hubs Verify That All Hardware is Securely Fastened in Good Condition Perform the Appropriate Maintenance Procedure Listed in Your Tractor Manual Retighten All Gauge Wheels to Reset the Bearing Loads Complete the 8 hours Maintenance Schedule Checklist Lubricate the PTO Shaft Quick Disconnect Pin or Twist Sleeve Complete the 8 hour and 25 hour Maintenance Checklist Grease All ...

Page 39: ...Nm in lbs Nm in lbs Nm in lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm 20 2 3 24 2 7 35 4 0 40 4 5 50 5 7 95 10 7 95 10 7 17 22 6 20 27 1 30 40 7 35 47 5 50 67 8 55 74 6 75 101 7 85 115 3 105 142 4 115 155 9 150 203 4 160 217 0 170 230 5 175 237 3 302 409 5 300 406 8 ...

Page 40: ...rtant that the spacers remain tight between the framework at all times Failure to keep these spacers tight will result in premature wear on the bolts and equipment dam age Ensure that ALL bolts associ ated with urethane bushings are tight at all times In some cases urethane bush ing applications are associated with grease points The grease in these cases is used to pro tect the moving parts from c...

Page 41: ...Maintenance Lubrication points Maintenance 12 9 20 5 7 5 5 11 Lubrication points TDXF100 6 ...

Page 42: ...ives Manufacturer Lastec A Division of Wood Mizer Products Inc 8180 West Tenth Street Indianapolis Indiana IN46214 USA Machine Description Front mount rotary mower attachment Type 100EF D NH S AC Serial No Harmonised standards applied including parts clauses of EN 745 1999 Agricultural machinery Rotary mowers and flail mowers Safety EN ISO 4254 1 2005 Agricultural machinery Safety requirements Sig...

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